2008-2010 CME Program Schedule

October 2, 2009 (Friday)
Common Medical Problems in Primary Care 2009
Fircrest Golf Club - Banquet Center
Program Director: Mark Craddock, MD

This one day conference will provide comprehensive updates of selected topics in general internal medicine and primary University Place, WA care which are critical to the practicing physician. Teaching methods will include lectures, case presentations and question and answers with faculty. Practical and evidence-based approaches to treatment will be included. This course is appropriate for family practice, general practice and internal medicine physicians and will also be of great interest to physician assistants.

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November 6, 2009 (Friday)
Infectious Diseases Update
Fircrest Golf Club
Program Director: Elizabeth Lien, MD

As a primary care practitioner you are faced with many infectious disease related issues that directly impact your patients’ care. We understand that; so we have designed this course with your needs in mind. This clinically-oriented course is designed specifically for the primary care and internal medicine physician interested in an update on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common infectious diseases of adults. It will provide a comprehensive overview of infections seen in the ambulatory practice with an emphasis on areas of controversy and new developments in this field.

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February 4, 2010 (Friday)
Endocrinology for Primary Care
Fircrest Golf Club
Program Director: Marc L. Aversa, MD

This seminar will provide endocrinological problems. The course will reinforce clinical CME at Whistler offers quality continuing medical educatioendocrine disorders. The current treatment for these disorders will be developed in sufficient detail to permit independent management or active participation in care with the endocrinologist. Emphasis will be placed on clinical diagnosis
and practical treatment with attention to evidence-based medicine. Upon completion, participants should be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of most endocrinopathies; educate their patients regarding the basic concepts and natural history of these diseases and participate with their patients and consulting endocrinologists in decisions regarding modern disease therapy and prevention.

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March 5, 2010 (Friday)
Pain Management Symposium
Fircrest Golf Club
Program Director: C. Stephen Settle, MD

Tremendous changes have affected the practice of pain management particularly in relation to advances in pharmacologic and intervention aspects. The goal of this symposium is to promote a better understanding of the pathophysiology of acute and chronic pain and to enhance the knowledge regarding various chronic neuropathic pain conditions as well as to critically review the novel state-of- the-art interventional and noninterventional techniques in diagnosis and management of chronic pain.

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Friday - Saturday
March 28 - April 3, 2010
Sheraton Kauai Resort, Kauai, Hawaii
Program Directors: Mark Craddock, MD

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Much planning has already gone into the 2010 CME conference to be held in Kauai next Spring. The dates of the conference are planned around the Spring breaks of most of the area schools again to make it the best family and/or couples vacation. The prices we have negotiated are what I would consider the “2010 Stimulus CME” vacation trip that will be affordable for the entire family to come along.

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April 28, 2010 (Wednesday)
An Evening Conference 4-8 PM - New Developments in Primary Care
Fircrest Golf Club
Program Director: Michael Bateman, MD

This course in primary care medicine is designed for practicing internists, family physicians, physician assistants and specialists interested in expansion of their primary care knowledge and skills. Our curriculum will feature a diverse selection of up-to-date, practical topics in primary care medicine. Our approach is to combine the best in evidence-based medicine with the day-to-day realities of patient care. This conference was designed for the physician who has a hard time taking a full day away from patient care in the office. COME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4.0 hours
in Category 1.

If you would like more information it will be provided here about a month, or more, in advance.



May 21, 2010 (Friday)
Internal Medicine Review 2010
Fircrest Golf Club
Program Director: Brian Mulhall, MD

This one day program will provide primary care physicians the opportunity to learn first hand from national and local leaders in their field. The goal is to provide a better understanding of several of the most common disease processes, in light of rapid scientific advances. This program is offered to members of the Tacoma Academy of Internal Medicine as well as local physicians and physician assistants.

If you would like more information it will be provided here about a month, or more, in advance.


June 18 , 2010 (Friday)
Primary Conference 2010
Fircrest Golf Club
Program Director: Kevin Braun, MD

Primary Care 2010 is a one day course focusing on latest updates and clinical challenges common to the primary care and internal medicine practice. Each year we strive to provide new information regarding etiology, diagnosis, and management in a variety of general medicine areas. As in the past, the topics for the course were chosen with these selection criteria in mind: Suggestions from previous course attendees as well as areas where substantial changes have taken place during the past three years and on controversial subjects where medical opinions differ.

If you would like more information it will be provided here about a month, or more, in advance.